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Slip cover
1929-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
Museum Object Number
1969.8362
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.8362
Object Name
Slip cover
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This slip cover was probably made at Winterthur or in New York City between 1929 and 1969.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Per a previous cataloger this fabric was made in Europe between 1725 and 1800.
Date
1929-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on tag
Inscription: "58.135.9 / Essex Hall / APR-SEPT" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on tag
Inscription: "2010IMLSRB / .0300.001 (crossed out)" [over] "1969.8362" (graphite)
Type: Inscription
Location: Handwritten on reverse
Inscription: "Essex Hall" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Dimensions (inches)
30.5 (W) x 51 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
77.47 (W) x 129.54 (L)